Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Idlewood Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $700 (47 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Idlewood area of Baltimore.

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2814 Ailsa Ave

BaltimoreMD21214

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Lothian Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lothian Apartments

5543 Lothian RdBaltimore, MD 21212
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Marble Hall Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marble Hall Gardens

4430 Marble Hall RdBaltimore, MD 21218
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Stratford Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stratford Apartments

6101 The AlamedaBaltimore, MD 21239
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Park Raven Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Raven Apartments

1806 Ramblewood RdBaltimore, MD 21239
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Dutch Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dutch Village

2349 Perring Manor RdBaltimore, MD 21234
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Pleasantview
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pleasantview

6600 Knottwood CtBaltimore, MD 21214
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Pinehurst Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinehurst Apartments

310 E Melrose AveBaltimore, MD 21212
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Pangea Pines
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pangea Pines

6502 McClean BlvdBaltimore, MD 21214
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Courtyard Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Courtyard Apartments

5635-5661 Purdue AveBaltimore, MD 21239
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Wellesley House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wellesley House

2301 Pentland DrBaltimore, MD 21234
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Tall Oaks Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tall Oaks Apartments

1002 Pleasant Oaks RdBaltimore, MD 21234
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Idlewood, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Idlewood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Idlewood area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Lochwood Apartments priced from $900. Kensington Gate Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $994. Here are the most affordable Idlewood apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lochwood ApartmentsThe Parkview1BR,1BA$900
Kensington Gate ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$994
Wellington Gate ApartmentsOne Bedroom Junior1BR,1BA$1,033
Barclay Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,034
Winston Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Woodbourne2BR,1BA$1,052
Hillendale Gate Apartments1BR/1BA Hillendale Gate1BR,1BA$1,063
Northern Village Apartments IOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,065
Yorkewood ApartmentsThe Williamsburg1BR,1BA$1,090
Midwood Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Idlewood, MD

As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Idlewood area is the $1.57 price per square foot 3 BED TOWNHOME Model at Melrose Apartments in the in the Mid-Govans neighborhood starting from $2,745. The second greatest value Idlewood apartment is the 5626 Midwood Ave Model at 5626 Midwood Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,000 with a $0.69 price per square foot in the Mid-Govans neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Idlewood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Melrose Apartments3 BED TOWNHOME3BR,2.5BA$1.57
5626 Midwood Ave, Unit 25626 Midwood Ave2BR,1BA$0.69
Arbors at Edenbridge Apartments and TownhomesTwo Bedroom - 896 sqft2BR,1BA$1.48
Winston Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Loch Raven2BR,1BA$1.23
5644 Midwood Ave, Unit 15644 Midwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.29
Pleasantview2 Bed, 1 Bath Townhome2BR,1BA$1.43
Midwood Apartments1BR & Den1BR,1BA$1.60
Barclay Square Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.44
1304 Dartmouth Ave, Unit Apt. 11304 Dartmouth Ave2BR,1BA$1.64
Lochwood ApartmentsThe Parkview1BR,1BA$1.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Idlewood, Baltimore, MD

Ranked #137

Among neighborhoods in Baltimore, MD for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Northern Baltimore. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Idlewood Neighborhood in Baltimore, MD

Walk Score®

45 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

34 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

54 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Idlewood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Idlewood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Idlewood is under $1,099.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Idlewood?

The cheapest apartment in Idlewood is Lochwood Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Idlewood costs $2,339.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Idlewood?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 40 regular apartments in Idlewood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Idlewood?

Cheap apartments in Idlewood have an average cost of $455 which is $1,884 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Idlewood.

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